First The Litigation Partners Left Paul, Weiss. Now Associates Are Being Pushed Out.
Paul, Weiss denies it, but it sure looks like stealth layoffs.
Goodwin Is Cutting Even More Associate Jobs Under The Guise Of ‘Performance Reviews’
There's a reason why we referred to this firm as the 'poster child' for recent layoffs....
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Biglaw Attorneys, Staff Expect More Layoffs To Be Announced Before Year End
Overcapacity and economic turbulence will likely be to blame for these job cuts.
Biglaw Firm Announces Layoffs And Job Cuts Among Lawyers, Staff
These layoffs are meant to ‘streamline’ the firm’s operations.
Performance Improvement Plans: The New Way For Biglaw Firms To Conduct Stealth Layoffs
A new way of showing associates the door.
The Rise Of ‘Midyear Reviews’ That Could Leave Associates Jobless
Hope your review goes well....
From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is Deepening Law Firm Relationships
The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients.
Goodwin Is Conducting ‘Performance Reviews’ That Have Resulted In Job Cuts
The line between layoffs and performance-based cuts is growing awfully blurry.
Biglaw Firms Are Doing Their Associates Dirty By Conducting Stealth Layoffs
A former Biglaw chair shares what the 'polite' thing to do would be when it comes to job cuts.
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Is Conducting ‘Merits-Based’ Reviews That Have Resulted In Job Cuts
The line between layoffs and performance-based cuts is growing awfully 'blurry.'
Are More Biglaw Firms Planning To Defer Their Incoming Associates?
Biglaw firms aren't playing 'follow the leader' when it comes to associate deferrals... yet.
Beyond Recall And Precision: Strategic Oversight Of AI Managed Review
AI can accelerate document review, but metrics alone aren't enough. Learn how Managing Attorney oversight turns AI-driven review into a more adaptive, strategic and defensible process.
Kirkand Scores Another Record Financial Year, Conducts ‘Not Layoffs’ Anyway
Talk about awful timing...
When Biglaw Firms Set 90-Day Performance Targets, Stealth Layoffs Can’t Be Far Behind
Moving the goalposts as quickly as possible.
Layoff Season Rears Its Ugly Head Across Biglaw
How will your firm handle the turmoil of sluggish demand?
Are You A Biglaw Associate With Low Hours? Sorry, But There’s A ‘Target On Your Back’
Yikes! Better get those billables up!
Biglaw Firms Are Just Like Big Businesses — And They Need To Conduct Layoffs, Too
And conducting outright layoffs is a better business practice than stealth layoffs.